Strategic Conservation Director

wyomingoutdoorcouncil; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium covered 100%

Retirement plan with up to 5% match

Paid wellness/sick leave

Vacation accrual 15 days/year

11 paid holidays

Paid family leave 12 weeks

Job summary

Wyoming Outdoor Council in Lander seeks a Conservation Director to lead policy and advocacy for public lands, wildlife, and water across Wyoming. You will supervise the Conservation Team of three staff and help craft short- and long-term program goals aligned with our strategic plan.

The role includes developing campaign plans, mentoring staff, drafting comments on projects, and coordinating with partner organizations; occasional statewide travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has five years in conservation policy and three years in management.
• Experience in developing and executing conservation campaign plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy and advocacy on public lands, wildlife, and water across Wyoming.
• Supervise the Conservation Team of three staff and mentor them.
• Develop annual work plans and program goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Draft scientifically grounded, factually accurate comments on projects and policies.
• Coordinate with partner organizations to advance shared policy goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Policy advocacy

Public lands policy

Job description

Wyoming Outdoor Council in Lander seeks a Conservation Director to lead policy and advocacy for public lands, wildlife, and water across Wyoming. You will supervise the Conservation Team of three staff and help craft short- and long-term program goals aligned with our strategic plan.

The role includes developing campaign plans, mentoring staff, drafting comments on projects, and coordinating with partner organizations; occasional statewide travel is expected.